Counterpoint — synonyms, definition

1. counterpoint (Noun)

1 definition

counterpoint (Noun) — A musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies.

3 types of
concerted music polyphonic music polyphony
1 on topic
inversion

2. counterpoint (Verb)

1 synonym
contrast
2 definitions

counterpoint (Verb) — To show differences when compared; be different. ex. "the students counterpoint considerably in their artistic abilities"

counterpoint (Verb) — (music) write in counterpoint. ex. "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"

3 types of
compose differ write
4 types
conflict counterbalance foil oppose